Financial Controller

TRU Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Facilities Management Group is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to oversee a London-based finance team. This role includes delivering timely management accounts, leading the finance department, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role, strong delegation skills, and be proficient in financial forecasting. This organization promotes a flexible working culture and values mentorship within the team.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of finance.
• Experience in managing and leading finance teams effectively is required.
• Prior experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and package a Management Accounts Pack including Variance Analysis Commentary.
• Lead wider finance team, delegate tasks and ensure robust controls.
• Facilitate annual budget production and support audit preparation.
• Interface with Finance Director for monthly reporting to the board.
• Coordinate migration from Xero to Dynamics 365 for the acquired entity.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Delegation and Management

Financial Forecasting

Tax Compliance

Team Mentorship

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Dynamics 365

Xero

Job description

We are currently working with an established Facilities Management Group, turning over in excess of £150m,seeking an outgoingFinancial Controller. The company specialises in a number of disciplines crucial to the maintenance and management of a variety of commercial spaces (nationwide), typically non-residential. The group has shown an appetite for acquisition resulting in consistent growth, a wider offering and increased self-dependence; in a competitive market. The appointed financial controller will report to and work closely with the Finance Director and will be responsible for a predominately London-based finance department. The company is proud of how it adapted during Covid and has embraced a more flexible working culture. The ability to manage the wider finance team in a Hybrid environment is important. You will be dedicated to the timely delivery of monthly management accounts and further refine complementary processes. You will work closely with the Finance Director and be encouraged to contribute to monthly reporting and communications to the board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver and package a Management Accounts Pack including Variance Analysis Commentary and Balance Sheet notes
• Lead wider finance team, delegate with boundaries, ensure robust controls, suggest and implement process improvement
• Ongoing site profitability control- working with area managers to ensure accuracy of forecasting, stay within budgeted spend and general financial advise
• Lead annual audit preparation and support on statutory accounts production
• Recently acquired entity migration from Xero to Dynamics 365
• Finalise UK corporation tax returns and work with tax advisers to ensure compliance
• Facilitate annual Budget production
• Support, mentor and develop a team of enthusiastic and committed individuals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Accountant
• Ability to manage and delegate effectively
• Has been in a similar role previously (desirable)